The director of Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma asserts that the conclusive form of the comforting RPG series is a game where players can reside perpetually, yet he admits that accomplishing this goal is a different matter altogether.
In a recent development for fans of the Rune Factory series, Guardians of Azuma, a spinoff of the mainline Rune Factory series, was released in June 2025. This exciting new addition to the franchise promises an engaging experience, with the game's director, Shiro Maekawa, aiming for a game that can be "kept living in forever."
The next officially announced Rune Factory title was indeed "Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma", and its release was planned for Spring 2025. However, when it comes to the next numbered entry of the Rune Factory series, no release date or window has been provided as of yet.
Maekawa's vision for the future of the Rune Factory games is ambitious and intriguing. He envisions a more robust, self-sustaining endgame, reflecting his belief in adding new features over time. This vision is rooted in Yoshifumi Hashimoto's idea of living in an RPG world post-Demon Lord, a concept that has been a significant influence on Maekawa's vision for the series.
Interestingly, Maekawa's ambitions for the series have sparked a discussion among fans. Some agree with his aspiration to make better games, but others question if he might be underestimating the current player base of Rune Factory. After all, there are still players who are actively enjoying the original Rune Factory: A Fantasy Harvest Moon on Nintendo DS.
As we look forward to future instalments of the Rune Factory series, it's worth noting that the best Switch 2 games can be enjoyed today. Until the next numbered entry is released, fans can look forward to the engaging gameplay and immersive world that Guardians of Azuma offers.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Rune Factory series!
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